Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC Date: May 2, 2007

Issued By: Miguel Escoto

Declaration of Security (DoS)
Level – MARSEC 1 & 2 Page 1 of 2

_______________________ ___________ITC_________
(Name of Vessel) (Name of Port facility)
This Declaration of Security is valid from____________ until ____________ for the following security levels:
Security Level for Vessel: ____, Security Level for Facility: ____
The vessel and port facility agree to the following security responsibilities:
(Circle responsible party)
Activity Vessel Facility
1. Security Communications established between the vessel and facility:
a. Means of raising alarm agreed – Radio, Verbal or Hand Signals ________ ________
b. Communication of any security incidents ________ ________
c. Port specific security information passed to vessel ________ ________
(1) In the event of an emergency, the facility will notify appropriate authorities
2. Responsibility for checking identification and screening of:
a. Passengers, crew and visitors – Vessel Responsibility ________ _____NA
b. Handling of cargo – Vessel & Facility Responsibility ________ ________
c. Handling of unaccompanied baggage – Vessel Responsibility ________ _____NA
d. Delivery of vessel’s stores – Vessel Responsibility ________ _____NA
3. Responsibility for monitoring and/or controlling access to:
a. Berth/Pier area – Facility Responsibility _____NA ________
b. Water surrounding the vessel – Vessel Responsibility ________ _____NA
c. Restricted areas– Vessel & Facility Responsibility ________ ________
d. Embarkation of persons and their effects. ________ ________
(1) No personnel will be allowed to leave the vessel until proper transportation and proper notification to the facility
has been arranged by vessel’s agents.
(2) To enter/depart the facility, personnel must provide a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport.

4. Establish coordinated response to acts that threaten vessel or facility. ________ ________
(1) In the event that a response is required, the transfer will be terminated by the Person In Charge of the facility.

Possible Future Activity Vessel Facility

5. Outline additional protective measures to follow if MARSEC level changes. ________ ________
(1) If MARSEC level changes, a new DoS will be issued.

The signatories to this agreement certify that security arrangements for both the vessel and the port facility during the
specified vessel/port facility interface activities are in place and maintained.
Date of Issue ________________ Time of Issue _________________
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
(Signature of Master or Vessel Security Officer) (Signature of Facility Security Officer
or authorized designee)
ITC Supervisor / Loading Master
Name and Title, Vessel Security Officer Name and Title, Facility Security Officer
Contact information: _______________________ Contact information: 281-884-0339
IMO #: Mailing Address: 2627 Tidal Road
Deer Park, TX 77536
 Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC Date: May 2, 2007

Issued By: Miguel Escoto

Declaration of Security (DoS)
Level – MARSEC 1 & 2 Page 2 of 2

Questions to the Vessel Security Officer (VSO)

1. Ask to see the Vessel’s International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)

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2. What do you do if there is a security breach? Or security threat?
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3. How does the security alert system work?
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4. What happens if the security alert system is activated?
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5. What are the vessel’s restricted areas?
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6. How do you coordinate security activities with the facility?
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7. How often do you hold security drills, training or exercises?
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8. When was the last time you conducted a security drill, training session and exercise?
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9. How do you prevent unauthorized persons from coming on board?
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10. Who on board are assigned security duties?
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11. What do you do to search persons and their belongings when they come on board?
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12. How do you monitor the security of the ship when pier side?
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13. How do you plan to deter hull access?
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14. Do you have procedures in place to bring on board additional security personnel? Please describe.
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15. Do you have procedures in place to ensure security for cargo handling? Please describe.
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16. How do you safeguard the Vessel Security Plan?
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